Free Press reporter named Journalist of the Year; newspaper nabs dozens of honors

The Detroit Free Press earned 16 first-place awards from the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and eight from the Michigan Press Association. Reporter Andrea Sahouri was named as a journalist of the year from both groups. Photojournalist Ryan Garza was named Photographer of the Year for the third consecutive year. The work honored was deemed by judges as “top-notch’ journalism that “sears into the reader’s mind,” showed “immense dedication and doggedness,�” and was done with “nuance and care.’“”I continue to be exceedingly proud of the journalism produced by the Free Press newsroom,” said Nicole Avery Nichols, editor and vice president of the Free presses. “Our work continues to be relevant and impactful — prompting action and inspiring hard conversations,” Nichols said. “It feels good to see so many hardworking journalists be celebrated for operating in service of our communities,” she said. ‘“Ms. Sahouri cuts to the heart of some topics that we would rather not hear about but need to.”

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